The 2022 Donruss Baseball variations offer a plentiful source of nicknames and photo swaps.
While modern variations tend to have a reputation for extra rarity and/or value, these cards generally have neither. But they can still be a fun chase.
2022 Donruss Baseball Variations Details
Shrinking the selection compared to 2021, the 2022 Donruss Baseball Variations lineup features 20 players from the 2022 Donruss Baseball checklist.
The choices include nicknames as well as standard image changes. Although the name differences are obvious, the photographs can make it more confusing as to which is the variation, especially with a full run of variation parallels.
One trick to spot the base variations (#82-229) is that the card number on the back switches sides. So, with the variations, the card number is on the right while the base cards show the card number on the left.
2022 Donruss Baseball Variations Cheat
Base Back - card # on left
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Variation Back - card # on right
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For the 1988 Retro variation cards (#233-276), it appears the blue fill color on the back is slightly darker. Since this is not nearly as helpful as the design change, the variations were confirmed via the Career Stat/Season Stat parallels, which have different print runs.
In addition, there are a few more parallels in play this time around, bringing the overall total to 21 different editions per subject when counting the base variation.
2022 Donruss Baseball Variations Parallels Breakdown
- Blue Holo
- Orange Holo
- Pink Holo
- Purple Holo
- Red Holo
- Independence Day
- Liberty
- Yellow
- Red - #/2,022
- Career Stat Line - #/500 or less
- Season Stat Line - #/400 or less
- One Hundred - #/100
- On Fire - #/75
- America - #/50
- Presidential Collection - #/46
- Voltage - #/25
- Artist Proof - #/10
- Press Proof - #/5
- Number One - 1/1
- Printing Plates - 1/1
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2022 Donruss Baseball Variations Checklist
Base Variations
82 Fernando Tatis Jr. - San Diego Padres
85 Clayton Kershaw - Los Angeles Dodgers
113 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - Toronto Blue Jays
121 Ronald Acuna Jr. - Atlanta Braves
144 Kyle Schwarber - Boston Red Sox
147 Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Angels
170 Bo Bichette - Toronto Blue Jays
223 Stan Musial - St. Louis Cardinals
225 Juan Soto - Washington Nationals
229 Babe Ruth - Boston Red Sox
Retro 1988 Variations
233 Willie Stargell - Pittsburgh Pirates
237 Alex Verdugo - Boston Red Sox
240 Ichiro - Seattle Mariners
247 Pete Alonso - New York Mets
251 Bryce Harper - Philadelphia Phillies
256 Jim Thome - Philadelphia Phillies
264 Dylan Carlson - St. Louis Cardinals
265 Mike Trout - Los Angeles Angels
275 Randy Arozarena - Tampa Bay Rays
276 Ivan Rodriguez - Texas Rangers
2022 Donruss Baseball Variations Gallery
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82 Fernando Tatis Jr. - San Diego Padres
Base
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Nickname Variation - Nando
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85 Clayton Kershaw - Los Angeles Dodgers
Base
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Image Variation
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113 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - Toronto Blue Jays
Base
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Image Variation
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121 Ronald Acuna Jr. - Atlanta Braves
Base
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Image Variation
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144 Kyle Schwarber - Boston Red Sox
Base
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Nickname Variation - Waltham
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147 Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Angels
Base (DH)
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Image Variation (P)
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170 Bo Bichette - Toronto Blue Jays
Base
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Nickname Variation - Bo Flows
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223 Stan Musial - St. Louis Cardinals
Base
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Nickname Variation - Stan the Man
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225 Juan Soto - Washington Nationals
Base
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Image Variation
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229 Babe Ruth - Boston Red Sox
Base
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Image Variation
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233 Willie Stargell - Pittsburgh Pirates
Base 1988 Retro
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Nickname Variation - Pops
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237 Alex Verdugo - Boston Red Sox
Base 1988 Retro
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Nickname Variation - Dugie
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240 Ichiro - Seattle Mariners
Base 1988 Retro
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Nickname Variation - Ichi
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247 Pete Alonso - New York Mets
Base 1988 Retro
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Image Variation
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251 Bryce Harper - Philadelphia Phillies
Base 1988 Retro
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Nickname Variation - Mondo
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256 Jim Thome - Philadelphia Phillies
Base 1988 Retro
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Image Variation
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264 Dylan Carlson - St. Louis Cardinals
Base 1988 Retro
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Image Variation
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265 Mike Trout - Los Angeles Angels
Base 1988 Retro
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Nickname Variation - Milleville Meteor
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275 Randy Arozarena - Tampa Bay Rays
Base 1988 Retro
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Image Variation
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276 Ivan Rodriguez - Texas Rangers
Base 1988 Retro
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Nickname Variation - Pudge
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FAQs
A card that is different – usually in small and subtle ways – from its common counterparts in the same set.
What are Donruss baseball cards? ›
Donruss otherwise known as Donruss Leaf Playoff or DLP is a baseball card company. For the series of baseball card sets see Donruss Baseball. Donruss first started producing cards in 1981 when the Topps monopoly was broken. The company went bankrupt in 1998 but was restarted in 2001.
What are the variations for the 2022 Chronicles baseball? ›
2022 Panini Chronicles
- 5.3.1 Classics.
- 5.3.2 Limited.
- 5.3.3 Magnitude.
- 5.3.4 Rookies & Stars.
- 5.3.5 Pinnacle.
- 5.3.6 Clear Vision.
- 5.3.7 Clearly Donruss.
- 5.3.8 Luminance.
Why do Donruss baseball cards not have team logos? ›
In 2011, Panini revived the Donruss Baseball line with cards that are licensed by the Major League Baseball Players Association, but not MLB, which omit team names, identifying them solely by cities, and airbrushing out team logos and word marks from photos.
Are variation cards worth more? ›
Parallel and variant cards, with their limited editions and distinctive features, often carry higher initial value because of their scarcity, but, in the end, they still have a better chance of being worth more money if they feature a popular athlete or team.
What is the rarest type of baseball card? ›
Honus Wagner was an outstanding shortstop and an early inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Considered the rarest and most valuable baseball card in existence, there are only about 50 copies of this full-color card from 1909 to 1911, known as the T206 Wagner.
What is the next world baseball classic? ›
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is an upcoming international professional baseball tournament, planned to be the sixth iteration of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The pool play rounds will be played in Miami, Florida; Houston, Texas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Tokyo, Japan.
What is the latest edition of the Baseball Encyclopedia? ›
The final version of The Baseball Encyclopedia, the 10th, came out in 1996. Jeanine Bucek was the lead editor of that edition. IDG Books purchased the book's rights from Simon & Schuster, which had bought Macmillan. Wiley & Sons later obtained the rights from IDG, but no new editions were produced.
What are the changes in the minor league baseball in 2022? ›
At the 2022 Winter Meetings, MLB announced a new requirement that protective netting must stretch from foul pole to foul pole for all minor league teams. Teams will have to get their netting plans approved by an MLB-appointed netting consultant.
Do Donruss cards hold value? ›
Donruss Baseball Cards hold a significant place in the sports memorabilia market. Their historical importance, role in diversifying the market, and the various factors contributing to their value make them a valuable and sought-after collectible.
The name Donruss comes from the creators, Don Weiner and Russ Weiner. Don Russ.
Are any Donruss cards valuable? ›
Donruss baseball cards can hold significant value, especially rare or iconic editions. Card condition, rarity, and player legacy are crucial in valuing Donruss cards. Collectors should carefully evaluate their cards to assess their worth in the market.
What is a variation of baseball called? ›
softball, a variant of baseball and a popular participant sport, particularly in the United States. It is generally agreed that softball developed from a game called indoor baseball, first played in Chicago in 1887.
How to tell 2024 Topps variations? ›
Another Way to Confirm Image Variations
Like the codes, it requires a quick look on the back. Standard Refractor parallels say as much above the card number on the back. Variations don't, though. So if you have a basic “silver” Refractor base card and it doesn't say “Refractor,” you might have one of the short prints.
What is a credit card variation? ›
A variation is any alteration to the terms of a financial contract. A variation may be considered if you are unable to pay the contract according to the current agreement.
What is a photo variation card? ›
2023 Topps Golden Mirror Image Variations Primer
They have the same design and layout as a regular base card. However, they come with a different image. Often, these photos show more personality, on the field or off.